The abbey church and east wing of the monastery were dedicated in 1986 largely from the generosity of Benedictine High School alumnus Jim Trueman '53.

The east wing of the monastery contains a calefactory and refectory, five guest rooms, and the BHS advancement team.

Lectio Divina is part of the formation schedule of postulants and novices where it is practiced after breakfast and after work period in the afternoon.

Apostolates of St. Andrew Abbey are the staffing of Benedictine High School, sponsorship of Loyola Retreat House, and the Slovak Institute.

The everyday work of the monastery is done by the monks and laity which includes maintenance, health care, internet technology, and finance.

Becoming a monk involves time to pray for the Holy Spirit's guidance and visit the abbey to become acquainted with the community before applying for admission.

The first step of entering the monastery is a five-to-six month postulancy where the candidate follows the prayer and work schedule of the community.

When the candidate is admitted as a novice, he is tonsured, receives a cassock and cincture, and a religious name from the abbot in a private ceremony at Vespers.

The hallmarks are lived by the monks and are taught by the Benedictine High School theology staff and to the oblates of Saint Andrew Abbey.

The hallmarks are community, prayer, hospitality, stability, discipline, stewardship, humility, conversatio, obedience, and love of Christ and neighbor.